19 Banana and Chocolate Desserts You’ll Want to Try

There's no need to monkey around because these banana chocolate desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth twice-over.

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Dirty Banana Trifle

What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether you like a stronger or weaker Kahlua flavor. —Laurie Handlin, Ocean View, Delaware

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Chocolate Banana Bundles

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Banana and chocolate are such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top them with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
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Banana Fudge Pie

Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This dessert, which is like a banana sundae, is both light and good. I make it often. —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
4/18

Mini Chocolate Cakes with Caramelized Bananas

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 ramekins
From the Recipe Creator: This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy. This is a breeze to make and a delight to serve. The recipe may look intimidating but after you try it once, you’ll have it down pat. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
5/18

Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Total Time 45 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! —Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan
6/18

Banana Split Cake Bars

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect form. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming
7/18

Banana Split Cake

Total Time 30 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
8/18

Egg-Free Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Total Time 35 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I am always looking to use up the brown bananas on my counter. My usual go-to was banana nut bread, but when my youngest developed an egg allergy I had to come up with something different. Since bananas and chocolate are so good together I decided to make these muffins. You would never be able to tell they are egg-free. —Danielle Siero, Farmington, Michigan
9/18

Banana Cream Eclairs

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare. These special treats are something to look at and mouthwateringly delicious. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana
10/18

Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles

Total Time 35 min
Servings about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away! I don’t particularly like bananas, but I could eat these truffles all day long. —Michele Lassuy, Orlando, Florida
11/18

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

Total Time 50 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these cupcakes. They’re good with or without garnishes. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia
12/18

Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

Total Time 10 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are very picky eaters) loved these sammies. —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
13/18

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These soft banana cookies have a cakelike texture and lots of flavor that everyone seem to love. It's one of the best banana cookie recipes I've found. —Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
14/18

Nutella Banana Cream Pie

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a banana cream pie with a little Italian flair. The chocolate and hazelnut go well with the banana, and the rolled chocolate pie crust makes it extra-special. If you don’t have time to melt and pipe the chocolate stars, just sprinkle the top of the pie with grated chocolate or cocoa powder instead. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
15/18

Banana Split Brownies

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: How’s this for a dish? All the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in this recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Constance Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland
16/18

Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

Total Time 20 min
Servings 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or coconut. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
17/18

Banana Chocolate Cake

Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. —Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin
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